Garnet

Gender: Female (or Male?)
Usage: English
Meaning & History: From the English word garnet for the precious stone, the birthstone of January. The word is derived from Middle English gernet meaning "dark red".  OR From an occupational English surname which referred either to a person who made hinges (Old French carne) or who sold pomegranates (Old French pome grenate).

Comments: This is a name that has been floating around on my long list but has never been a real favourite.  However, as it intrigues me I have decided to write about it.  One thing I especially admire is that in my mind the world 'garnet' is actually the colour of the gemstone.  Margaux, incidentally, is the exact same tone.  Right now I only enjoy Garnet on a girl, but I could see it working on a posh little boy as well, or as a middle name for him.  2/22/2012

Siblings:
Jonquil, Thora, Selma

Combos:
Garnet Adele
Garnet Berenice
Garnet Calpurnia
Garnet Ellen
Garnet Elspeth
Garnet Lenore
Garnet Mary Adele
Garnet Regina